Things to Do in Hakone in 2025

Lake Ashi which includes sailing, a lake or waterhole and a sunset

Hakone featuring a lake or waterhole and a sunset

Hakone Open Air Museum which includes outdoor art, a fountain and street scenes

Hakone Hot Springs which includes heritage elements and street scenes

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What to do in Hakone

Discover the most popular places to visit in Hakone

Lake Ashi

Stroll around a section of this lake or sail across it on a pirate ship and, if you’re lucky, you might see a clear view of Mount Fuji rising up in the distance.

Hakone Kowakien Yunessun

Enjoy the rides and games at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and see why this is a favorite theme park in Hakone. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Hakone Open Air Museum

Spend a day spotting artworks and strolling along the gentle hills and lush lawns at this peaceful garden gallery on a scenic railway route.

Hakone Shrine

Walk up a cedar-lined path dotted with lanterns to see Hakone’s most famous Shinto shrine, standing between the shores of Lake Ashi and the peak of Mount Hakone.

Ōwakudani

Explore the great outdoors at Ōwakudani and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Hakone. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Hakone Gora Park

You can take time to visit Hakone Gora Park during your travels to Hakone. Discover the mountain views and hot springs in this relaxing area.

Hakone which includes a gondola as well as a large group of people

Hakone Ropeway

Soar above the plumes rising from sulfuric hot springs and enjoy unbeatable views of Lake Ashinoko and Mount Fuji from the comfort of a gondola.

Pola Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pola Museum of Art in Hakone. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.

Sengokuhara Onsen

You can take time to visit Sengokuhara Onsen during your travels to Hakone. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Hakone

Gora

4.5/5(130 area reviews)

Nestled in the foothills of Hakone’s tallest mountains, this town is famous for its museums, beautiful gardens, hot springs and scenic railways.

Hakone Hot Springs showing street scenes as well as a family

Yumoto

4.5/5(28 area reviews)

While visiting Yumoto, you might make a stop by sights like Gyokuren Shrine and Tenzan Onsen.

Sengokuhara

Unique features of Sengokuhara include the hot springs and mountain views. Make a stop by Sengokuhara Susuki Prairie or Sengokuhara Onsen while you're exploring the area.